LEVI (Levi Strauss) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of May. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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LEVI Levi Strauss & Co LEVI
86 GF Score
Price $24.56
GF Value $21.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Levi Strauss Profitability Rank?

Levi Strauss LEVI +2.68% 86 Profitability Rank is 8 as of May. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Levi Strauss has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Levi Strauss's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 8.69%. As of today, Levi Strauss's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Levi Strauss Profitability Rank Related Terms


LEVI vs VFC, KTB, ZGN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Levi Strauss Profitability Rank vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss's Profitability Rank falls into.


LEVI
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Levi Strauss Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Levi Strauss has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Levi Strauss's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=135.7 / 1562
=8.69 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Levi Strauss has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Levi Strauss & Co operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of May. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Levi Strauss' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Levi Strauss' Profitability Rank too high?
Levi Strauss' current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Profitability Rank compare to VFC and KTB?
Levi Strauss' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Levi Strauss' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. Levi Strauss's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.40, compared to a current price of $24.56 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.56 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.40. GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEVI:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $21.40 vs. price of $24.56 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Levi Strauss Business Description

Address 1155 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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